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Scarecrow Competiton Results

A Farmyard Festival of Fun!

The 2025 community scarecrow competition brought the countryside to our doorsteps with this year’s theme: “On the Farm.” From front gardens to schoolyards, a whimsical wave of straw-stuffed creations popped up across the neighbourhood, each one bursting with charm and imagination.
Think mooing cows with cheeky grins, hens donning bonnets, and tractors made from wheelbarrows! The standard was sky-high, making the judges’ job delightfully difficult. With so much talent on display, every corner turned revealed another masterpiece.
Hats off to all who took part—you turned Crosspool into a patchwork of playful rural magic!

After careful consideration scrutinising all the scarecrows entered, Rob & Jan at “Pet Supplies” chose the following winner and runners-up.

First Prize winner – “Clarkson and his Cow” Denbank Avenue, receives a certificate and a £25 voucher kindly donated by Green Cross Chemist, Crosspool.

First runner-up – “Henelope” Lydgate Hall Crescent, receives a certificate and a voucher for two fish & chip dinners kindly donated by the Crosspool Fish Bar, Crosspool.

Second runner-up – “Superhero farm to fork” Sandygate Road, receives a certificate and a £20 voucher kindly donated by Hudsons Kitchen, Crosspool.

On behalf of the community of Crosspool, we would like to take this opportunity to give a big” Thank You” to Jane Saxton and family for organising this year’s scarecrow competition, and also to express our gratitude to Rob & Jan for making the time in their busy diaries to support the Crosspool community by selecting this year’s winners.

Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s competition. The organisers hope that the variety of entertaining individual creations encourages everyone to enter next year’s competition.

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Scarecrows have taken over the neighbourhood!

As part of this year’s Crosspool Festival, households & schools are decking out their front gardens & playgrounds with fabulous, funny, and farmyard-themed scarecrows for our much-loved competition. 

Wander the streets, follow the trail, and see how many you can spot—there’s a straw-stuffed surprise around every corner! 

Check out the list below to see where the fun begins. 

Happy scarecrow spotting!

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Scarecrow Competition – “On the Farm”!

Crosspool Festival invites you to create your own farmyard friend! 

Open to all ages. 
Residents, shops, and local groups are invited to design a scarecrow and display it proudly from Friday 27th June to Sunday 6th July.

Entry is just £4 (cash) via the Crosspool Pet Supplies (proceeds go to Crosspool Festival charities). Forms can be collected in-store or print one off via Crosspool News Website (crosspool.info).  Entry closes Thursday 26th June!
Scarecrows should be visible from the road, be it your front garden, driveway, or pavement.
All entries will be judged up to Friday 4th July.

Print a copy from here

Winners will be announced at the Crosspool Summer Fayre on Saturday 5th July.
With fabulous prizes up for grabs and community creativity at its best, it’s an opportunity to show your inventiveness. Join in the fun and let your imagination run wild!

A reminder to make your Scarecrow sturdy and wildlife-friendly!

Share your Scarecrow photos online: – Email crosspoolforum@gmail.com

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Crosspool Festival Scarecrow Competition

The scarecrow competition is one of the most anticipated and beloved events of the Crosspool Festival, bringing creativity, community spirit, and a touch of fun to the celebrations.
Whether you’re a seasoned scarecrow maker or trying it for the first time, we can’t wait to see your imaginative creation! 

Before you get started, please take a moment to review the important information below. Once you’ve read everything, kindly complete your details on an entry form—either download one or collect one from the “Crosspool Pet Supplies”. 
This will enable us to register your entry and ensure you have everything you need to take part. The competition is open to anyone in the Crosspool area.
Display dates: Scarecrows need to be in place for the duration of the festival Friday the 27th of June to Sunday the 6th of July and clearly visible from the Driveway or Pavement outside your home. The scarecrows will be judged during this time.
Thanks to local businesses there are worthwhile prizes up for grabs.
The winner and two runners-up will be announced at the Crosspool Summer Fayre, “SDYST” Coldwell Lane on Saturday 5th July.
Theme: The theme for this year’s competition is ‘On the farm’. You are welcome to create anything you like based upon this theme.
 Payment: Please pay £4 (cash) to the Crosspool Pet Supplies on Sandygate Road.
 All proceeds will go to the Crosspool Festival Charities.


When making your scarecrow please be sure not to put anything in or on it that could fall off and become harmful to animals and wildlife habitats.


Thank you for joining us—we’re excited to see your masterpiece come to life!

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Scarecrow Entries

2024 Crosspool Festival Scarecrow Entries

Location
-Lydgate Lane    
-Denbank Avenue
-Tapton Crescent Rd  
 Porterbrook Care Home.

Name
Chloe Kelly
Millie Bright
The Brownlee Brothers

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Scarecrow Competition

“Hi there, have you started making your scarecrow for this year’s competition”. 

If not, why not pop into the Crosspool Pet Supplies on Sandygate Road and pick up your entry form or download one Here. 

The Crosspool Summer Festival’s Scarecrow Competition is a treasured tradition, inviting the Crosspool community to display their creativity and spirit.

This year’s theme, ‘ Sports Personalities,’ offers a broad canvas for participants to express their admiration for sports icons in a fun and unique way.

With an entry fee of only £4, it’s an accessible event for all residents in the Crosspool area. The display period from Friday, June 28th to Friday, July 5th will allow the public to appreciate the ingenuity of your scarecrow.

 The winners of the three excellent prizes, donated by local businesses, will be announced at the Crosspool Summer Fayre, Coldwell Lane Park/Sports Hall, Saturday 6th July 2024.

This event not only encourages community engagement but also supports Crosspool Festival Charities, making it a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for everyone involved.

We can’t wait to see your creations!

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Crosspool Festival Scarecrow Competition 2024

Crosspool Festival Scarecrow Competition

The Crosspool Summer Festival’s Scarecrow Competition is a cherished tradition, igniting the community’s creative spirit. This year’s theme, ‘Sports Personalities,’ invites participants to craft scarecrows inspired by iconic figures in the world of sports.

 Open to all Crosspool residents, the competition is a fantastic opportunity for locals to showcase their artistic talents and celebrate sports heroes in a unique and festive way. With an entry fee of only £4, it’s an accessible event for everyone.
Pop into the Crosspool Pet Supplies on Sandygate Road to pick up your entry form or download one Here. 

Entrants can display their scarecrows from the 28th of June to the 5th of July, with the judging taking place throughout this period. The event not only fosters local engagement but also supports Crosspool Festival Charities, making it a win-win for both the community and the charitable causes it champions

The winners of the three excellent prizes, donated by local businesses, will be announced at the Summer Fayre, Coldwell Lane Park/Sports Hall, on Saturday 6th July 2024.

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Crosspool Festival Winning Scarecrows

On behalf of the community of Crosspool, we would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to everyone who participated in this year’s Festival Scarecrow Competition, depicting this year’s theme, children’s TV shows.
We are truly grateful to Jane Saxton & Family for organizing this year’s scarecrow competition and to Andrew Duckenfield (Greencross Pharmacy) for taking the time out of his busy schedule to support the Crosspool community in selecting the competition’s winners.

After studying and giving careful consideration to all the scarecrows, the winning entries have now been chosen and will be announced at the Crosspool Summer Fayre, CDYST sportsfield/hall, Coldwell Lane at 3.30pm approx this Saturday 8th July.

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Crosspool Scarecrow Competition

This is a reminder to all Crosspool Scarecrow Creators.
Please pop your completed entry form into the Crosspool Pet Supplies, Sandygate Road, on or before the Closing Date, Wednesday 28th June. (Through the letter box, if closed)  

Entry forms are still available to download  Here